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Johnny Manziel and 15 NFL players sure to disappoint in 2014

By Patrick Schmidt

Aug 18, 2014; Landover, MD, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) rolls out against the Washington Redskins during the second half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 18, 2014; Landover, MD, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) rolls out against the Washington Redskins during the second half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 8, 2013; Phoenix, AZ, USA; St. Louis Rams quarterback Kellen Clemens (10) is tackled by Arizona Cardinals outside linebacker John Abraham (55) during the fourth quarter at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Cardinals defeated the rams 30-10. Mandatory Credit: Casey Sapio-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 8, 2013; Phoenix, AZ, USA; St. Louis Rams quarterback Kellen Clemens (10) is tackled by Arizona Cardinals outside linebacker John Abraham (55) during the fourth quarter at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Cardinals defeated the rams 30-10. Mandatory Credit: Casey Sapio-USA TODAY Sports /

6. John Abraham, Arizona Cardinals

Abraham, 36, was a revelation for the Cardinals last year in his first season in Arizona after a 11.5-sack season and a trip to the Pro Bowl.

Following up that season will be tough to match for the potential Hall of Famer after missing three weeks of training camp to attend to personal matters following a July DUI arrest.

Abraham has averaged 11 sacks per season since he turned 30, but at some point he has to experience the effects of age and that will be this year. There is a reason though why you don’t see many edge rushers in their mid-30s posting double-digit sacks.

Like it does with running backs once they hit 30, once you lose it, you lose it fast. Barring another trip to the Fountain of Youth, Abraham is poised for a significant drop in production.

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